Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future.
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to head our Austrian accounting team. In this role, you will take full ownership of the accounting for all Austrian Kapsch Group companies, lead and develop a team of six, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting under both IFRS and Austrian GAAP (UGB). You will be a key partner to Controlling, Group Accounting, Treasury & Tax, auditors, and tax advisors, and will play an active role in shaping and optimizing our accounting processes.
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Professional and disciplinary leadership and development of a 6-person accounting team
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Responsibility for the ongoing accounting of all Austrian companies within the Kapsch Group
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Timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, including required notes
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Preparation of annual individual financial statements in accordance with Austrian GAAP (UGB)
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Ensuring compliance with all legal deadlines and accounting standards
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Close collaboration with auditors, tax advisors, authorities, and internal departments (Controlling, Group Accounting, Treasury & Tax)
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Management and coordination of all accounting processes
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Organization and continuous optimization of accounting processes.
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Completed degree in business administration with a focus on accounting/finance or a comparable qualification
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Several years of professional experience in accounting, ideally in an international corporate environment
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Sound knowledge of IFRS and Austrian GAAP (UGB), as well as experience in preparing financial statements
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Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams
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Strong understanding of processes and a passion for optimization and efficiency improvement
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Proficient use of ERP systems (Infor knowledge is an advantage) and MS Office
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Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
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Strong communication skills, initiative, and a high sense of responsibility.
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High job security within an internationally operating family business
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The size of the Kapsch Group and the dynamism of our business areas offer you new challenges and development opportunities
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Varied work with scope for initiative
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A very pleasant working environment in a collegial and motivated team
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Benefits of a modern company, such as flexible working hours, home office options, modern workplace infrastructure, job ticket, discounts, meal allowance, and much more.
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Kapsch is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We attach great importance to a balance in the diversity of our employees. Therefore we welcome all applications without regard to gender, age, religious beliefs/ideology, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin.
